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Roberta's Torpedo Proof Boat

Roberta's Torpedo Proof Boat

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Oct 4th 2016

UPDATE: The corrected Torpedo Plans & Patterns are now available from Glen-L here!!! The above photo and article below was taken from the WoodyBoater website. Thanks to fellow … read more
Why Fiberglass A Boat?

Why Fiberglass A Boat?

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on May 28th 2015

The following article is excerpted from our book, "How to Fiberglass a Boat". It may seem self-evident why one should want to cover a boat with fiberglass. But the surprising thing is that … read more
Bubbles in Epoxy

Bubbles in Epoxy

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jan 9th 2015

So, you decided to build a boat and do the right thing and coat it with epoxy. But, for some reason, when the epoxy dries there are tiny bubbles all over the surface. There are two common causes of … read more
Boatbuilder Tips

Boatbuilder Tips

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jan 3rd 2014

This week I came across a couple of really good tips from other builders on our Forum and one via email. If you've built a boat before or many times, you may think the way you do things is common know … read more

Why Use Cartridges?

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Nov 8th 2013

(This article is reprinted with permission from the System Three Blog) The most common errors using two-part resin systems packaged in cans or bottles involve measuring and mixing mistakes.  … read more
Glen-L Super Spartan

Glen-L Super Spartan

Posted by Bill Kenny on Sep 12th 2012

This is my Glen-L Super Spartan that I built. It took 3.5 months to make with around 300 hours to build and paint. The paint I used was Pettit Topcoat Easypoxy. The painting took a great deal of ti … read more